Make Your Own High Low Skirt

We love the high low skirt trend. The breezy hemline makes this trend perfect for these hot summer months. You can see Elsie sporting this style here. We thought it would be fun to create our own high low skirt from an existing (thrifted) skirt; making this a project restyle. Here's what we did:1. Supplies: skirt, knee length or longer, scissors, sewing machine. 2. Begin by cutting a U shape into the front of the skirt. Make sure you've marked off the highest length you want to cut plus an inch for the hem. We had a two layer skirt, so we first cut the inside layer, and repeated the process with the second layer. We definitely suggest cutting away small portions at a time and trying it on between each cut, to make sure it's not too short and that the U shape is wide enough. In the end, our U shape cut out was from one side hem to the other. 3. Once you have the desired length and shape, sew the hems and you're finished!My skirt was knee-length to begin with, but you could also use this technique on a maxi skirt. This would create a much longer final hemline. Have fun changing up your wardrobe for this season! xo. Emma+Kinsey

Comments

[Tina @ Tinacious Me]

ooh thanks for the instructions! I think i'll try it!
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[E.M.]

I love this trend, I might do this to every skirt and dress I own now... Thanks!

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[Otter Mei]

Oh man this turned out fantastic! I'm loving this trend too, and it'd be great if I could turn some of my skirts into a high-low. Thanks!

[CHICKYTHING]

Clever as always. I want to do it right now!

[Kate {Modette}]

This is so cute! I'm really no sewer, but might give it a try anyway! x

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[Alyssa]

This a such a brilliant idea! I'm totally doing this to some of my skirts that need a new look!. Thank you ladies!

[cheyenne]

great tutorial!
i love the high-low skirt trend and will try this out as soon as possible!
thanks for sharing :)
xo, cheyenne

[Miss K]

Great idea!

[Elizabeth]

I don't have good sewing skills but I need to try it! I think its very useful cuz you both don't worry about wind in such skirt and show beautiful legs ;)
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[Ashlee]

Oh my goodness I love the finished product here. I haven't come across any shorter hi-lo skirts so i'm pretty over moon with this tutorial! Yay! Thanks a million for sharing!

[jenny stokes]

I love this!! I definitely need to try this.. Check out my Peter Pan collar DIY. http://jennybodell.blogspot.com/2012/07/peter-pan-collar-diy.html

[Lauren]

Super cute! I would love to try this out on a maxi skirt... High low hem is really cute on long skirts when you're wearing boots. Love!

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[luisella]

I will try it!
thanks for sharing
xoxo Luisella

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[Brandi]

I was thinking about doing this a couple days ago! Thanks for the tips! I will try this out today!!

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xo,
Brandi

[Catherine Denton]

You're so adorable in this it makes me want one!
Catherine Denton

[Kerry]

Your skirt is adorable, and it looks great on you! I'll definitely try this on some of my skirts. Thanks for the instructions!

[Malina]

This is great!

[Jessica]

I wore a high-low skirted dress for prom and I got to show off my legs but still achieve the "maxi" look to elongate my frame :D Awesome choice of post topic!

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xoxo.

[Julia]

How beautiful is this DIY!

[Giulia]

OOOh this skirt is so pretty! Thanks for this top, I'll try for sure!
xoxo

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